The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, asserts that women must be seen at the forefront of the Food Security Campaign in the country.
She made this statement at the State House Residence while unveiling her vegetable garden, which she planted to encourage first-time women farmers to join the ongoing Every Home A Garden Competition.
The First Lady, who has planted seven vegetables including spinach, waterleaf, bitter leaf, ewedu, lemongrass, scent leaf, and okra, says a little effort on the part of every individual will go a long way in ameliorating food insufficiency.
“This little garden will be able to provide healthy vegetables enough for my household and I would definitely be able to let some of my staff have some as well. The solution to any problem lies in everyone contributing their own quota to getting that solution. As a leader, I must show an example and plant my own garden.”
She encouraged first-time women farmers all over the country to join the competition by planting a garden in their homes such that the produce will be sufficient to feed them and their neighbors.
“This will also enhance communal living and help drive the food security campaign of the Federal Government. The vegetables are medicinal and the garden is to lead by example for other women to embrace smart gardening.”
She showcased the garden to the Wife of the Imo State Governor, Chioma Uzodinma, and the Wife of the Minister of State for Defence, Mrs. Aisha Matawale.
The Every Home A Garden Competition is open to first-time women farmers all over Nigeria. Entries are to be submitted to the Office of the Wives of the State Government of the competitors in the format of a 30-second short video with the details of the competitor by the close of work on September 25, 2024. The winner will receive N25 million.
